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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

Mr.. Charles X. Partridge, proprietor of
Partridge's drug store under Granite Hall,
Informs us that Christmas sales have never
been SO large as the present year during the
wenty -three years he has occupied this well
Known store. The demand has been SO great
70 require daily orders sent in to Boston
NO New York. His last invoice came
Yesterday, and all his stock is fresh, new and
Ss'anle for the final rush to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24
A Problem.

It Is often problem With SOME what they
will give certain absent friends
FOR CHRISTMAS.
To these we would say that you can hnd at
the Journal Office
81 Presents for 81,
and we can assure you if your friend is inter-
ested in Kennebec County or Maine affairs,
YOU cannot send more acceptable present
than years subscription to the Weekly
Kennebec Journal. 1t will recall you to
them, not once, but fiftytwo times during the
year. dtf&w2w5e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

Mrs Dunn, who is stopping with her daugh
ter Mrs. J. Nj. Libby, on Chestnut street, re-
ceived a very severe injury yesterday.
While en1eavoring TO step backward step
on stairway, her foot slipped and she fell,
striking on her right hip, and very badly
fractured it. Mrs. Dunn is seventy-f -four
years of age and the case promises to be
very serious. DR.. Brckett is in attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

An Augusta gentleman tells a good story.
A Jolly Hibernian bachelor named Peter
show tonight? Faith an dare not go mesilf
for think that the ould divil will be there an
it's not wantin him to get me that am"
"why Peter. part of my family will go,
they are not afraid"
.Oh. but sure were old Nick to get poor
Peter he would get me whole family entirely"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

This time it is Rome that absconds with the
doughnut That town boasts beautiful
eighteen months old boy, who has smoked
for six months, and .'cant get along without
If he wishes to indulge in quiet ~hiff, he
snakes Rome howl" until T. ID. is filled
with tobacco) lighted and given him, he
handling it like a veteran, and apparently
enjoying himself immensely. Next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

Prof. Matthews Of Colby has recently pub
ished letter in the Eastern Argus, relating
to the new universal language called VIOLA
puck. He believes that while it may become
valuable as a medium for communication in
commercial matters, so artificial . system
can never successfully compete with the
natural languages for general use.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

The management of the Curtis-Wilcox
Company have decided to omit the matinee
of Monday as billed but will commence their
weekly program Monday evening with the
double bill, Lady Audley's Secret" and the
Limerick Boy"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

The children and lots of older humans must
have confectionery for Christmas, and the
correct thing is to get it pure and unadulter-
ated which is difficult in these days of glucose
and white clay mixtures. Buy your Christ
mas bon-bons and sweets at Partridges old
reliable Drug Store under Granite Hall where
they guarantee to sell pure and harmless con-
fectionery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

There will be Christmas gathering in the
vestry of the Methodist church this evening
the exercises consisting Of a picnic supper,
music, calling of the roll of the church and
distribution of Christmas presents. The
presents may be delivered at the vestry any
time after o'clock 7. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

1t isn't every merchant who can boast of n
spring of pure cold water in the basement of
his store. A. J. Pierce can do this, however
for he has in the basement Of his crockery
store spring of as clear, cool water as one
would wish to find
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

The people should know that if they pur-
chase and send a postal note through the
mails and the note is lost or destroyed on the
way they cannot obtain duplicate. In brief
they are SO much out and the post office de-
partment is so much in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

We understand that Mr. viii Fogg has a
jet black colt, white points, five months old,
for which he has been offered $50. The
colt is after the Captain Mitchell horse. Its
and Knox.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

Mr.. Z. c. Allen is having the lighting APP
aratus of his printing house over-hauled.
Owing to the small sized pipe and the great
number of burners his rooms have been very
imperfectly lighted. New supply pipes are
to be introduced and the difficulty will soon
be remedied.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

The post Office will he open Monday be-
4 and p. M. There will be morning delivery
and evening collection by letter carriers.
Money order division closed during the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

The old spelling match was grand institu-
prehensive study Of language than most of US
can give to acquire the art of spelling in any
other way than by mere memorizing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

Ask your druggist for free sample of
Browns Instant Relief" See Ad. Your
money refunded if Browns Instant Relief
fails to benefit you when used strictly accord
ing to directions on the inside wrapper
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

The Atlantic. Monthly for January has a
poem son Whittiers Eighticth Birthday by
Mrs. Frances L. Mace. II is a graceful
tribute to the venerable bard from one whom
he has for many years held in high esteem.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

A facetious drummer called for a r. G. A.
cigar the other day by saying, '.Give me
one of those Bangor Christian Association
cigar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

Augusta streets were very lively yesterday.
The people were pouring in from outside all
day, to make their holiday purchases, and
business was decidedly booming,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24
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Local Notices.

NORWAY, Me-, Nov. 90, 1887.
| have used Browns Instant Relief
when in great distress of the stomach and
found it very rapid in its action. From my
own experience and the testimony of my
friends consider it to be a wonderful medi-
cine. JACKSON CLARK.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

This excellent sleighing causes the prosper
Gus merchant with large stock of holiday
goods to wear joyous smile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

Although by the occurrence of Christmas
on Sunday. Monday is holiday, yet the reg
ular session Of the Probate Court will be held
at the Court House on that day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

Hemock bark was being hauled through
our streets yesterday to one of the Farming
dale tanncres where it brings upwards Of six
dollars per cord.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

A large number of Christmas trees were
brought into the city yesterday where they
retailed on the street at fifteen cents apiece
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

Now is the time when every philosophical
urchin looks with misgivings at the narrow
wasted chimney down which Santa Claus
is supposed to come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

A farmers horse hitched il front of Gran
tie hall became frightened at the engine
yesterday but fortunately was secured before
any damage was done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

End Just now. There are two on the docket
there at the present time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

The day so long looked for by our dealers
in Christmas goods was here yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

Although little early we will take this only
ry Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

The stamp and registry division of the
Post Office will remain open this evening
until r. NJ, to accommodate the public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

Mr.. John T. Wyman, who built the Ed
wards block, commenced work yesterday on
the new electric light station at the East end
Of the dam.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

large number of Bowdoin boys went
through onI the east bound train yesterday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

Mr. Sings lilies are commencing to blossom
and his laundry is fragrant with their perfume
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

For chlblains or soreness try Browns In
slant Relief. Samples free. decl2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

Look in the express offices if you chance
to pass them. Az one Of the men said ::
1--WE are more than hustling."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

Send two cent stamp with name and ad-
dress to Norway Medicine Co., Norway, Me.
for set of handsome cards. decl2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

OK teams were quite numerous on the
street yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

The people on Cushnoc Heights are busily
preparing for their Christmas tree at the
Christian church Monday evening Dec. 2G.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

Mixer is generous druggist. He has
bought lot of beautiful calendars which he
is giving away to his customers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

Don't forget to pay for that new suit be-
fore you buy that fifteen dollar plush set for
your girl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

The report is that few bubbles are inter.
spersed in the sleighing outside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

Mr.. J. w. Maher, brother of J. ]. Mahsr,
died last evening at his residence on Green
St., of pneumonia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

As SWEET As 4 ROSE JAR,
!. but sample of the many bright faces one can
see as the crowds come out Of NOVELTY FAIR II
is really astonishing think of.the many neat and
pretty articles. novel in design, artistic in workman
ship, and beautiful to behold that here on dis
play; and besides the many TOYS, great number
of RICH GOODS in PLUSH, LEATHER. GLASS
and WOOD, are gotten together and well displayed
for Inspection, and quick selection large lot
of low and medium price ROSE JARS have just
rived from the JAPANESE AGENCY.
ALBUMS were never so well made, pretty and
cheap This year. and the assortment is the largest
shown. Box.Stafionery in all the and lead
Ing styles Games of wonderful and interesting
character, and everything TO make GALA XMAS,
FAIR this year
Remember and get some tickets in the CHRIST
MAS TREE and Holiday Gard to stand . chance
of SECURING the TEN Tune MUSIC BOX for 3Se
GAyyETT 4 MORSE.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

Bond brook ice is 7 inches thick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24
Iccal 2llaffers.

Remember the poor.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-02-01

ries of life at as reasonable figure as ~
paid in any other part of the United
States. In charming contrast to this
scene Of bustling activity are the gardens
which line the walks of the private resi-
dences. Here all the year may be seen
growing lettuce, cabbages, Strawberries.
peas, corn, oranges, bananas, lemons and
even figs. The same summary bright
ness pervades the place in January as in
July, making Florida what it has been
aptly called, The Fairy Land of the
United States
MONEY AND PLUCK NECESSARY.
But IN order to reach this high state of
cultivation requires pluck, industry and
some capital. The man who goes to Flor
ida tn settle should take with him at
least $500 in cash and a large stock of
industry and perseverance,. With the
former he can purchase enough land for
a small farm, which, with the latter, he
can soon bring into a state of remunera-
tive cultivation. The soil liz fresh, under
laid with natural fertilizer and conse-
quently prolific. The climate is of a ma
ture to- ps rmit production the whole year
round, and often rs many IA three crops
are grown in one year.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-02-01
tIltIIiy.

From Lake City comes the announce.
ment of IL new Journal, for which we
predict II long and useful life. 1t is well
printed, full of valuable matter in its
special province, and we gladly place
the "FIorifd Tot0cco Plant on our ex
change list. Says the dt tinition of its
reason for being:
I'VE are going to keep the growers of
Florida thoroughly posted on the sub
jet of tobacco, not only as to growing
and preparing it for market, but concern
ing thu. market itself. We have compile
ted ample arrangements looking to this
end; and our columns will shortly con-
tain some very interesting reading in
this line for those interested or actually
engaged in the industry; and before the
coming crop is ripened, our readers will
he III possession of all the information
that may he necessary to enable them To
make the most of their production.
I'VE shall also keep the dealers posted
as to- the status of the crop in Florida
and among other things we shall in due
season give "A full and accurate expose of
the much talked of Cuban method, and
prove that every grower may adopt it
for himself if he will. though it il by no
means nee, ssary that he should complete
the manipulation of his tobacco i'm order
Ia protitably dispose of it"
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-02-01

The celebrated Chicago sausage machine
has been eclipsed. In this machine the pig
il will Ice recoilected, is said to enter at one
end and on the whisk of a handle To- emerge
in sausage. The Vienna papers are making
merry over "A bet made day or two ago by
a celebrated shoemaker in that city. He
undertook from given calf to manufacture
a pair of boots within twenty four hours Of
the animals death The conditions were
made and committee was appointed to seo
that they were duly carried out Large
stakes We're put into the hands OF an impair
tial Stakeholder Early in the morning of
the appointed day c.llf was killed ina the
presence of numerous witnesses The skin
was at thu tauurry AZ noon: IL WIS properly
tanned and turned over to one at the most
skillful hands Of thu spirited -lin, maker t'lat
very evening, AMI most mu.riu- il reap
pearei ia tie -halt. 81 "A lasr is-,t@, which
were won l. Ia, NAM So, Owned the calf
that had c..lr, III. >ail th.- a.l l. fore. -
Fail Mall acct.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-02-01
CRESCENT CITY ITEMS.

Special Correspondence falatka NEWS.
CRESCENT CITY, fla, Jan. 20, 1885,.
On Friday evening last a large and ap
preciative audience greeted the Rev. DIR.
Robinson at Hills Hall, To- listen To that
cultivated and gifted gentleman's mimi
cal recitat,Ons and readings. The Doctor
WAS ably assisted by the MISS s Rosa and
Lucy Gautier, Mrs. o. b. and Miss Net
tie Robinson.
Misses Rosa and Lucy Gautier com
menced the exercises with duet, which
was well received by the audience. who
evinced their appreciation by warm APP
plause. Then, with listening mood, in
silence bound, where virtue Weakened
with elysian breeze. pure tones of
thought and mental harmOnies,' DIR.
Robinson recited with great spirit and
charming effect the wild theme, battle
of Ivry," delighting his hearers into a
mood most pleasant to the reciter.
Mrs. o. b. Robinson, in her most happy
style. sang most sweetly lovely song,
which gained the approval of her eager
listeners and drew forth universal APP
plause. The solo and chorus, Under
the Lilacs," by Miss Nettie, Mrs. o. b.
and DIR. Robinson, next rang through
the hall, giving the beautiful Miss Nettie
Robinson a chance to display to most
pleasing advantage the pathos, power
and melody of her musical voice.
DIR. Robinson read most admirably the
chamber scene between Hamlet and his
mother.
Next appeared the amiable and pOpu-
lar Miss Rosa GautIer, hose rich. melO
dious notes spell bound the auditory, and
encOmiums of praise were audibly eX-
pressed in every part of the hall. There
liz genius here. and Miss Rosa is destined
at no distant day to rank high in the
scale of sweet singers.
Following the recitation " Face against
the Pane" by Miss Nettie Robinson, was
1.-THE Brakeman at Church" by DIR. Rob
inson, whose ludicrous rendition brought
forth rounds of applause and rOars ot
laughter.
After the performance many admirers
congratulated the Doctor on his sue GERS,
and extended a pressing invitation 20
make other appointments during the
season.
We must not forget to mention Prof.
w. l.. Chamberlain, the accomplished
musician, who kindly accompanied on
the organ.
Crescent City is indeed putting on city
airs, and with the assistance of the visit
ing people We will he able to note a mum
Der of entertainments, dances and other
social events.
We are proud 10 state that Grove Hall
is filled with Northern guests. who uuan
imously agree in their good opinion OF
tins popular hotel. Dor.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-02-01
EEptRI.lCA\S To THE FRONT.
Promotions at the Custom House al
Followers of the OpposiI ion.

Promotions at the Custom House at
Followers of the OpposiI ion.
New York Star.
The following persons were promoted
Yesterday from s 100 To : 600 clerk
ships at the Cu.tom house Michael T.
Brophy, Mahion VI. Wagner. Adoiph
Nelson Walter &. Smelling DeIos r.
Hempstead. William A. Purdie, William
CHASER, George w. Harris. George W.
Luckey. Thomas J. Kelley and Thomas
n. Browne. After the oaths of office had
been administered. Collector Magone
made a little speech to the successful
candidates, in which he congratulated
them on their advancement and assured
them if they performed their duties prop
erly thy need have no fears of losing
their places. He hoped that their pro-
motion to a still higher grade would fol
low "a soon as possible.
OF the eleven men thus promoted all
are Republicans. and many of them are
prominent leaders in their several dis
tricts. Michael T. Brophy is the secre-
tary of the Republican committee of the
Twenty-fOurtn Assembly district. DeIoa
Il. Hempstea made speeches for Daven-
port in the last Gubernatorial election.
VIM. CHASER is secretary of the Republi-
can committee of the Tenth Assembly
district. and George w. Luckey holds the
same office in the Ninth Assembly dis
trict. Thomas j. Kelly is a prominent
Irish Republican, and Thomas y. Browne
il an appointee of the late Senator Fen
ton. The only Democrat on the entire
eligible list failed to receive promotion.
His name is George r. Merchant.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-02-01
INIT ItI.ACHEN NOTES,
Special Correspondence Palatka NEWS.

Special Correspondence Palatka NEWS.
MI. j. r. Warner, of Springfield, o..
has bought out MIR. Cluke, northeast 81
Interlachen, and will bring his family
here in the fall.
The concert at the congregational
church was a grand success. MIR. Will
Nj. Griff enlisted the interest of the fol
lowing Palatkans in the purchase 81
tickets or donations. for which the
church feels very grateful MIR. RCs.n
burg. McGilI, III. Peterman. Mrs. Stick
les, w. +. Forward, w. q. Smith. Y. l..
Braswell, DIR. kersting, w. h. Cross. NJ.
Loeb, Nj. Natterlin. Dr. Ames. Sch-r
merhorn x Co., &. G.. Barbour. News
office, III. French, MIR. Farrar. Nj. Good
son, w. =. Murray, Jr., Alderman X
jackson. Mr.. Murphy, IlaughtOn * Bro.
a. jackson, III. * Nj. BonsalI, y. G..
Phillips, III. +. Cleaveland, Cleo. Weller,
F.. +. Lane. Mr.. Bixler, Col. Hart, Mr.
Lilienthal, Speck & Son, Rogero x Co.,
K. j. Rifles. MIR. Dean, Thos. HolbroOk
DIR. Cole, j. Starr, G.. LAT kin. G.. Peek
L. jacobson. r. y. Smith, j. y. Ewing,
Griffin * Parker, Gardner " Eaton,
ROgero x Mundee, MIR. Healty. This
shows n warm sympathy between Pa
latka and her suburban sister.
The meetings of the InterIachen Lite
rary are increasing in interest. There
were nearly one hundred present last
evening in the parlors of the Hotel In
terlachen. The club paper. "The Sand
spur" was read by Mrs. NJ. Grill. and
was mildly criticised 10y Miss Bushnell,
the critic of the club, plainly defining
the prerogativeS of an editor. The ques-
ton box was opened and elicIted CON
siderable thought and research. The
recItations and readings were good. At
the close of the meeting of the club a
few minutes were spent IN a social dance,
closing at an early hour, thus mingling
pleasure with Improvement of the mind
Mr.. Steele and family. of Springfield.
o., are on their way tn lnterlachen.
Mr.. Conklin and vie arrived in Flor
ida on Thursday. After visit To George
town, they will title at Interlachen.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-02-01
Kissing.

For the edificatiOn of the esteeme d
Palatka NEWS, we will repeat the rumor
that Secretary Lamar kissed lin the past
trnss) his present wife, before the cere-
mOny which made them one"
But in making the important an
nouncement our friend of the Florida
Heroid LETT out the word present,
the insertion of which shows that we
were right. And we are perfectly will
ing TO acknowledge that the kiss is never
II singular" performance. especially
when the kissee il afterwards the wife
And we are not yet informed how a man
can kiss his rife in advance of the cere-
muny.